Courtney Lee to host a Tobacco Free Florida school rally at Chain of Lakes Middle School
WHAT: Orlando Magic guard Courtney Lee will host a Tobacco Free Florida pep rally for the students of Chain of Lakes Middle School to stress the importance of living a tobacco free lifestyle. STUFF, the Orlando Magic Mascot, will also be making an appearance along with other mascots from around the NBA.
WHEN: 8 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2009
WHERE: Chain of Lakes Middle School, 8700 Conroy Rd.
Orlando, FL 32835
About Tobacco Free Florida
Tobacco Free Florida, the statewide youth prevention and adult cessation campaign launched by the Florida Department of Health in February 2008, has reached millions of Floridians through its advertising, online social media, grassroots initiatives, educational outreach and public relations efforts. Funded by the State’s tobacco settlement fund, the campaign engages culturally and economically diverse audiences with its high impact messaging.
Tobacco Free Florida has partnered with FOX Sports Florida and Sun Sports to expand the reach of the campaign to millions of loyal fans for professional and collegiate teams around the state, like the Orlando Magic. Eight teams have endorsed the campaign's message to "Be Free" of tobacco use by empowering tobacco users to break the chain of addiction and encouraging youth to build self-confidence and identity without tobacco use.
For more information on Tobacco Free Florida, please visit www.tobaccofreeflorida.com.
About The Orlando Magic
Orlando’s NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic’s mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. On the court, Orlando has won three division championships (1995, 1996, 2008), had four 50-plus win seasons, and won the Eastern Conference title in 1995. Off the court, on an annual basis the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 75,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 4,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, over the last 19 years nearly $14 million has been distributed to local non-profit community organizations via The Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF) that serve at risk and disadvantaged youth. Ticket highlights for 2008-09 include: 7,569 seats priced $25 or under per game; a $27 lower bowl ticket; and tickets priced at $10 per game. For ticket information log on to orlandomagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.
Through the National Basketball Association’s NBA CARES program, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years.
The Orlando Magic is also the developer of the new downtown Events Center which will compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows. Opening in October 2010, the facility will be operated by the City of Orlando and owned by the Central Florida Community.
WHEN: 8 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2009
WHERE: Chain of Lakes Middle School, 8700 Conroy Rd.
Orlando, FL 32835
About Tobacco Free Florida
Tobacco Free Florida, the statewide youth prevention and adult cessation campaign launched by the Florida Department of Health in February 2008, has reached millions of Floridians through its advertising, online social media, grassroots initiatives, educational outreach and public relations efforts. Funded by the State’s tobacco settlement fund, the campaign engages culturally and economically diverse audiences with its high impact messaging.
Tobacco Free Florida has partnered with FOX Sports Florida and Sun Sports to expand the reach of the campaign to millions of loyal fans for professional and collegiate teams around the state, like the Orlando Magic. Eight teams have endorsed the campaign's message to "Be Free" of tobacco use by empowering tobacco users to break the chain of addiction and encouraging youth to build self-confidence and identity without tobacco use.
For more information on Tobacco Free Florida, please visit www.tobaccofreeflorida.com.
About The Orlando Magic
Orlando’s NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic’s mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. On the court, Orlando has won three division championships (1995, 1996, 2008), had four 50-plus win seasons, and won the Eastern Conference title in 1995. Off the court, on an annual basis the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 75,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 4,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, over the last 19 years nearly $14 million has been distributed to local non-profit community organizations via The Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF) that serve at risk and disadvantaged youth. Ticket highlights for 2008-09 include: 7,569 seats priced $25 or under per game; a $27 lower bowl ticket; and tickets priced at $10 per game. For ticket information log on to orlandomagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.
Through the National Basketball Association’s NBA CARES program, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years.
The Orlando Magic is also the developer of the new downtown Events Center which will compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows. Opening in October 2010, the facility will be operated by the City of Orlando and owned by the Central Florida Community.
